Recently I saw this solid wooden basket
and knew that it needed an update.
How about this poor little ugly duckling:
I removed the wooden duck, using a screwdrive and hammer
to chisel her away.
Debbie at Confessions and I saw a two-toned wooden tote recently the Queen
and she suggested I two-tone my basket.
I already had some AS chalk paint, so I used
the French Linen on the outside and Old White inside.
Then I filled it with some faux maidenhair fern.
And experimented with books, apples, pomegranates, and dried hydrangeas.
(Or maybe some geraniums in the near future!)
It's rather large and looks soooo much better lighter and duck-less!
Not bad for $1.91 at GW, huh?!
Blessings,
Linda
Joining:
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A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
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8 comments:
I LOVE the way it turned out, Linda...not even a hint of its past look! Those apples look fabulous, too! :-)...hugs...Debbie
Great makeover, Linda! Love the two tone colors. Definitely not bad for an under $2.00 GW find!
Beautifully done! And so versatile with the different looks. Love it!
Looks great Linda!! I love this room!
Great find and you turned the ugly duckling into a swan. Nice paint colors, too. :)
I love a good deal and you sure did get one of course someone with talent and creatiity has to see through the ugly to this cool piece for your table.
Oh man, that was an ugly duckling! Literally! haha. You did a fantastic job!! Love it ;)
Jamie ~ somuchbetterwithage.com
What fun ... the possibilities are endless in your new and "majorly" improved basket! Great job!
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